See the Real Hidden Behind the Unreal – 19 November 1975″ Part – One Hundred one

See the Real Hidden Behind the Unreal – 19 November 1975″

“……… …….. When, the Lord comes in our midst there are two important aspects to His descent that stand out among others. One is His powerful and enchanting presence, which has the potency to transform and raise all who comes to Him. Everyone who comes to Him benefits, some considerably and few immensely, depending on one’s receptiveness. The other aspect is the message that He brings, and this has some unique benefits of its own. Adherence to the message has the power to manifest the Lord in one’s life. A tryst with Divinity could be a blessing for good acts of the past, but it is in loyalty to the message that one completely benefits and finds redemption, and also a means to express one’s devotion to the Lord. So it is indeed of paramount importance for each of us to dwell on His message“

As part of the 90th Birthday offerings, we will begin every month with excerpts of a discourse from the Golden Jubilee Birthday Celebrations of Bhagawan. During the grand 50th Birthday celebrations, Baba gave discourses specific to the Seva wing and the Bal Vikas wing, apart from discourses revealing His own message and mission. The excerpts presented below are from the discourse Baba gave on 19 Nov 1975. Let us listen and re-listen, read and re-read even as we imbibe the essence contained.

The universal prayer begins with the words, Asatoma Sat Gamaya (Lead from the unreal to the Truth). In order to understand the true import of this prayer, it is necessary to delve on what exactly is ‘reality’? How do we distinguish what is ‘real’ from the ‘unreal’?Just because something is perceived (through the senses and mind), does not mean it is ‘real’ (genuinely exists). In mystical circles, believing the real to be unreal, and the unreal to be real is considered Maya (Illusion). One often needs to be jolted out of this Maya to understand ‘reality’. During His discourse on 19 November, 1975, Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba delivered precisely this ‘jolt’. That discourse is a treasure for every sadhaka (spiritual aspirant) and seeker of Truth. Bhagawan makes use of day-to-day examples to enlighten us with the Truth.

So is that the truth or is this the truth? Is what we experience everyday the truth, or what we observe in nature the truth? People who have studied these matters have spent a lot of time in trying to answer these questions. Many investigators who have gone into this matter and who have recognized and accepted the fact that the earth is revolving and going round, are unable to establish as an experience if we too are moving with the Earth. This means that, what we experience in this world is one thing and there is another which is the basis and the cause for all this.

See the Real Hidden Behind the Unreal – divine wisdom for positive awakening

See the Real Hidden Behind the Unreal is a deep spiritual message that invites us to look beyond outer appearances and discover the truth that remains unchanged. In daily life, we often become attached to things that look permanent, but everything around us keeps changing. Wealth, beauty, status, praise, comfort, and even the body are temporary. The wise person learns to see what is eternal behind what is passing.

The world attracts the mind through many forms. It shows success, pleasure, power, and recognition as the highest goals of life. People run behind these things, thinking they will bring complete happiness. But after gaining one thing, the mind desires another. This endless search proves that the unreal can never satisfy the soul fully. Temporary things can give temporary pleasure, but not lasting peace.

See the Real Hidden Behind the Unreal teaches that the real is the divine presence within all life. The body changes, thoughts change, emotions change, and circumstances change, but the inner Self remains as the silent witness. When we identify only with the changing world, we suffer. When we recognize the eternal truth within, peace begins to grow.

Many people judge life only by what the eyes can see. They value outer appearance, possessions, and public image. But spiritual wisdom says that the unseen is often more powerful than the seen. Love is unseen, yet it heals. Faith is unseen, yet it gives strength. Peace is unseen, yet it supports the heart. God’s grace is unseen, yet it guides every sincere soul.

See the Real Hidden Behind the Unreal reminds us that illusion begins when we mistake the temporary for the permanent. A person may feel proud of wealth, but wealth can disappear. A person may feel proud of youth, but youth fades. A person may feel proud of position, but position changes. Pride based on temporary things is fragile. Humility based on truth is strong.

The real hidden behind life is not far away. It is present in every breath, every heartbeat, every act of love, and every moment of awareness. When the mind becomes calm, we begin to feel that life is not meaningless. There is a divine order, a sacred purpose, and a higher intelligence guiding existence. The heart becomes peaceful when it trusts this truth.

See the Real Hidden Behind the Unreal also helps us face difficulties with wisdom. Pain, failure, insult, and loss may appear frightening, but they are also teachers. They show us the weakness of attachment and the need for inner strength. A person who understands the real does not collapse when the unreal changes. Such a person learns, grows, and remains connected with God.

Desire is one of the main reasons we remain trapped in illusion. The mind says, “This object, this person, this success, or this comfort will make me complete.” But completeness cannot come from outside alone. Real fullness comes from purity, contentment, devotion, and self-knowledge. When desire is controlled, the heart becomes lighter.

See the Real Hidden Behind the Unreal calls us to purify our thoughts. An impure mind cannot see truth clearly. Anger, jealousy, greed, pride, and fear cover the inner light. Prayer, meditation, selfless service, good company, and truthful living clean the mind like water cleans a mirror. When the mirror of the heart becomes clear, divine reality is reflected within.

Relationships also become healthier when we understand this teaching. We stop trying to possess people and start loving them with wisdom. Attachment demands and controls, but pure love blesses and serves. When we see the divine presence in others, respect grows naturally. Love becomes less selfish and more sacred.

See the Real Hidden Behind the Unreal is not a call to reject the world. It is a call to understand the world correctly. We must perform our duties, care for family, work honestly, and serve society. But we should not forget that all worldly roles are temporary. When duties are performed with devotion and detachment, life becomes peaceful.

The unreal becomes dangerous only when we give it complete control over the heart. Money is useful, but it should not become our master. Success is good, but it should not create ego. Relationships are precious, but they should not make us forget God. The world should be used wisely, not worshipped blindly.

True spiritual vision sees unity behind differences. Bodies are many, names are many, paths are many, but the divine essence is one. When this truth is understood, hatred reduces and compassion increases. We no longer judge others only by outer identity. We begin to see all beings as part of one sacred creation.

In the end, the real is truth, love, peace, and God. The unreal is everything that comes and goes. A wise life is not spent in fear of change, but in discovery of the changeless. When the heart turns inward with sincerity, the hidden reality begins to shine.

See the Real Hidden Behind the Unreal finally teaches that human life is a sacred opportunity to awaken from illusion. By living with purity, faith, service, devotion, and self-control, we move closer to eternal truth. Then life no longer feels empty or confusing. Every experience becomes a lesson, every duty becomes worship, and every breath becomes a reminder of the divine reality hidden behind the changing world.